Answer:
XYZ's Corporation
The net effect of this property dividend on retained earnings is a reduction of:
= $388,000.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Cost of investment in Wallace Company = $872,000
Property dividend declaration date = May 25
Property dividend distribution date = July 31
Property dividend date of record = June 15
Fair value per share of Wallace shares:
May 25 = $63
June 15 = $66
July 31 = $68
Amount of property dividend declared = $1,260,000 ($63 * 20,000)
Analysis of entries:
May 25:
Property dividend $872,000 Loss on Distribution $388,000 Property Dividend Payable $1,260,000
July 31:
Property Dividend Payable $1,260,000 Cash $1,260,000
